D#m chord on ukulele

D Sharp Minor, also written Ebm. Notes: D#, F# and A#.

D#m ukulele chord diagram, fret 1 position3A#54D#R2F#b31A#5A#D#F#A#
Fret 1 position · Easy

How to play D#m

  1. Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (A#).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#).
  3. Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
  4. Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
  5. Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: A#Strings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below

All 4 ways to play D#m

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
D#m ukulele chord, fret 1 position3A#54D#R2F#b31A#5A#D#F#A#

Fret 1 position

Easy
D#m ukulele chord, barre at fret 63fr1A#53F#b33A#53D#RA#F#A#D#

Barre at fret 6

Medium
D#m ukulele chord, barre at fret 66fr3D#R1F#b31A#51D#RD#F#A#D#

Barre at fret 6

Medium
D#m ukulele chord, barre at fret 66fr3D#R1F#b31A#54F#b3D#F#A#F#

Barre at fret 6

Hard

Notes and theory

D#root
F#b3 · minor third
A#5 · perfect fifth

The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color. The formula is 1 b3 5, and you will also see it written as D#min and D#-.

Keys that use D#m

More D# chords

All D# ukulele chords

minor chords in every key

Questions

What notes are in the D#m chord?

D#m (D sharp minor) is made of three notes: D# (root), F# (minor third) and A# (perfect fifth).

How do you play D#m on ukulele?

The easiest D#m is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (A#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 2 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).

Is D#m hard to play on ukulele?

No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes.

What is the difference between D#m and D#?

Only the third changes. D# major uses a major third and sounds bright; D# minor lowers that note by a half step, which makes it sound darker. The root and the fifth stay the same.

What key is D#m in?

D#m belongs to 6 keys: D flat major (as the ii chord), F sharp major (as the vi chord), B major (as the iii chord), E flat minor (as the i chord), G sharp minor (as the v chord) and B flat minor (as the iv chord).

What does a minor chord sound like?

The minor triad swaps the major third for a minor third, which gives it a darker, sadder color.